College & Career
Web sites that should assist you in your preparation for
college, career and beyond.
Applying to College
Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid
http://www.college-scholarships.com
Easy access to information on free college scholarship and
financial aid searches, SAT and ACT test preparation tips,
and information on colleges and universities throughout the
United States.
California Homeschool Network Teen Resources
http://californiahomeschool.net/resources/collegeandcareer.htm
Offers youth-authored essays about schoolfree education,
information on scholarships, and how to find colleges that accept homeschoolers.
Campus Tours
http://www.campustours.com/searchList/details.aspx?id=236948
Having a hard time deciding where to apply? Search through this
extensive site, which offers statistics, tours, and academic
information about colleges around the country.
College Board.com
http://www.collegeboard.com/
College prep materials, from planning your future to registering
for the SAT. Also includes career information.
College is Possible
http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ProgramsServices/
CIP/Default896.htm
Offers guidance and advice to show that college is possible for
everyone.
Guide to California Colleges & Universities
http://www.cpec.ca.gov/CollegeGuide/CollegeGuide.asp
Location, admissions, and financial aid information on colleges and
universities around California.
Major Tests.com
http://www.majortests.com/sat/
Free online SAT help! Practice vocabulary words, take practice tests
in math and reading comprehension, get tips about grammar and
sentence completion, plus more.
Peterson’s College Planner: Student Edition
http://www.petersons.com/college_home.asp?path=ug.home&
membertype=UGS_COLL
Advice on getting started, finding a school that’s right for you, the
application process, and finding financial aid.
Study Zone Guide
A series of free study guides on a variety of standardized tests
commonly utilized for admissions, licensing, and educational
assessment.
http://www.studyguidezone.com/
The Princeton Review
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/default.asp
The Counselor-O-Matic will match you with a school that’s right
for you, or decide for yourself based on their many lists
(most beautiful campuses, happiest students, etc.).
Students.gov
http://www.students.gov
An excellent overview of the options students have after they
graduate from high school, brought to you by the U.S. Department
of Education.
Trade Schools Guide
http://www.trade-schools.net/
Explore the world of trade schools! Find a program that specializes
in the career that you simply browse to get an idea of what’s out
there.
Paying for College
College Athletic Scholarships
http://www.college-athletic-scholarships.com
Looking for a college athletic scholarship? Want to compete in
college athletics? You're in the right place! The College Athletic
Scholarships Page has the information you need.
Fast Web
http://www.fastweb.com/
Set up a personalized profile that will match your specific skills,
and abilities, and interests to Fast Web's database of over 400,000
scholarships. Free registration takes a few minutes.
FinAid
http://www.finaid.org/
Comprehensive financial aid information, from scholarships to
savings plans.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Apply for free! Access to application and information about Federal
Student Aid.
Scholarships.com
http://www.scholarships.com/main.asp
Free scholarship and financial aid searching based upon the profile
you create.
Super College
http://www.supercollege.com
Search for scholarships, read the answers to questions asked by
other students (or ask one yourself!), or sign up for the free
admissions /and scholarship newsletter.
Exploring Career Options
Career Key
http://www.careerkey.org/
Learn what careers fit your personality traits and interests.
Career Info Net
http://www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/default.asp
Information to guide you make an informed decision on which
career path to take.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Extensive information, including qualifications, work environments,
and salary, on thousands of careers.
What Interests You?
http://www.bls.gov/k12/
Find a career based on what interests you! Comprehensive career
information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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The Military
ROTC
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/app/tm/get/collegehelp/rotc
Information about the military's Reserve Officer's Training Corps.
Ten Steps to Joining the Military
http://www.military.com/Recruiting/Home/0,13387,,00.htm
See what it takes to join the military and decide if it’s right for you.
Today's Military
http://www.todaysmilitary.com/
Find information about careers in the military.
U.S. Military Recruitment Information
Air Force- http://www.airforce.com/
Army- http://www.goarmy.com/flindex.jsp
Coast Guard- http://www.gocoastguard.com/
Marines- http://www.marines.com/
Navy- http://www.navy.mil/
Entertainment
Music
All Music
http://www.allmusic.com/
Extensive information on all your favorite musicians and bands.
Rhapsody
http://www.rhapsody.com/
Free streaming music and videos, plus celebrity playlists and more.
Teen Music
http://www.teenmusic.com/
Contests, polls, quizzes, music news, and-of course-music, all
designed with teens in mind.
Yahoo! Music
http://music.yahoo.com/
Interviews, reviews, lists, downloads, and more.
TV & Movies
All Movie
http://www.allmovie.com/
Find out about your favorite movies, stars, and upcoming film
releases.
International Movie Database
http://www.imdb.com/
Your one-stop shop for all things movie-related.
Movies.com
http://movies.go.com/
Tons of information, plus movie reviews from the cranky old guys
from the Muppets!
MTV
http://www.mtv.com/
Get free weekly downloads, join the message boards, play games,
and more. MTV Overdrive has extensions of your favorite shows
and new videos as well.
Rotten Tomatoes
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/
Movie reviews and more.
Teen TV
http://www.teentelevision.com/Default.asp
Polls, quizzes, gossip, contests, interviews, and photos of all your
favorite TV shows and stars.
Television Without Pity
http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/
Snarky recaps of all your favorite TV shows!
Yahoo! Movies
http://movies.yahoo.com/
Get movie news and gossip, watch movie trailers, and get show
times for your local area.
Yahoo! TV
http://tv.yahoo.com/
What’s on TV tonight, picks and previews, and information on
hundreds of shows.
Comics, Manga & Anime
Anime News Network
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/
Chat with others about your favorite anime or manga, get the
latest news in anime, and read reviews.
Anime on DVD
http://www.animeondvd.com/
Anime reviews and news on upcoming releases.
DC Comics
http://www.dccomics.com/
Join the message boards to chat about your favorite superhero,
read the “secret files” of DC Comics stars, and get news about
upcoming issues.
Marvel
http://www.marvel.com/
Read Marvel comics online!
No Flying, No Tights
http://www.noflyingnotights.com/index2.html
Graphic novel reviews, from manga to superheroes to day-in-the-life.
Tokyo Pop Manga Online
http://www.tokyopop.com/
Fan letters, news and events, and previews of new manga soon
to be published.
Viz Manga Online
http://www.viz.com/downloads/manga/
Your favorite Viz manga available online.
Poetry
The Academy of American Poets
http://poets.org/
Listen to a poem in the listening booth, read the poems of your
favorite poets, or check out the events calendar to learn about
poetry happenings across the nation.
The Internet Poetry Archive
http://www.ibiblio.org/ipa/
Selected poems from poets around the world. Entries include
audio clips of the poet reading his or her work, a biography and
a short bibliography.
Magnetic Poetry
http://www.magneticpoetry.com/play.html
Be your own poet with online magnetic poetry! Then read what
others have created.
Poetry
http://www.poetry.com/
Publish your own poetry! Learn new writing techniques and read
a daily poem.
Poetry Archive
http://www.poetryarchive.org/
Thousands of poems! Search by author, form, theme, and title.
Listen to authors reading their poetry.
Poetry Express
http://poetryexpress.org/
Learn how to write or revise poems, share with others, and
participate in exercises.
Poetry Magic
http://www.poetrymagic.co.uk/resources.html
Full of resources for poets, whether you’re just starting out or
consider yourself a polished poet.
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Etc.
Bored.com
http://www.bored.com/
Countless links to keep you occupied whenever boredom strikes.
Cool Quiz
http://www.coolquiz.com/
Trivia, games, puzzles, jokes, and countless quizzes to discover
just who you think you are.
Cyberteens
http://www.cyberteens.com/
The place to share your art, photography, and music, and see
what other teens have done.
Quizhub
The Fun K-12 online interactive learning center for educational
games & puzzles and
sample quizzes
http://www.quizhub.com
Games
Cheat Planet
http://cheatplanet.gamesradar.com/
The only time it’s ok to cheat! Learn how to master your favorite
video games.
Game FAQs
http://www.gamefaqs.com/
Answers to all your questions about gaming.
Gamehouse
http://www.gamehouse.com/onlinegames/
Play online games without downloading or registering.
Games.net
http://www.games.net/
Join the online gaming community of blogs, news reports, and
tested cheat codes.
GamePro
http://www.gamepro.com/
Just like the magazine, GamePro online offers cheat codes,
game reviews, and news on what’s happening in the gaming world.
Happy Puppy
http://www.happypuppy.com/
Reviews, patches, forums and everything you need to know about
your favorite video games.
Yahoo! Games
http://games.yahoo.com/
A gateway to games on the Web.
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Helpful Info. Just for Teens
http://www.ipl.org/div/teen/
Information to help you with life, school, friends, and work. You'll
find articles written especially to help you solve problems, links to
web sites you can use for homework, and a place to ask questions.
There's lots more, too. Explore!
California Teens - Department of Motor Vehicles
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/teenweb/
Everything a teen needs to know about getting a license: obtaining
a permit, sample written tests, tips for passing the driving test, and
an online appointment system to schedule your tests.
California Youth Connection
http://www.calyouthconn.org/site/cyc/
Informative site created by current and former foster care youth.
Fight for Your Rights! A Guidebook for California Foster Youth
http://www.youthlaw.org/fileadmin/ncyl/youthlaw/publications/fight_for_rights/FFYR_5_4_06.pdf
An in-depth guide for teens in foster care, including information on
your legal rights, emancipation, employment, preparing to live on
your own, and things you should do before your 18th birthday.
A Guide to the Business of Babysitting
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/babysitting/
Everything you need to know the become an expert babysitter!
Available in English and Spanish.
New Teen Drivers
http://www.teendriving.com/
Driving tips for new drivers.
Safe Teens
http://www.safeteens.com/
Internet safety advice from a site that promises “no preaching,
just good advice”. Also available in Spanish.
Teen Consumer Scrapbook
http://www.atg.wa.gov/teenconsumer/
Developed by teens, this site helps teens become educated
consumers and avoid scams.
Teens 4 Hire
http://www.teens4hire.org/
Tons of information here for teen job seekers, including the
types of jobs that work best for teens, how to land the perfect
job, and the rights of youth workers.
When You Become 18: A Survival Guide for Teenagers
http://www.calbar.ca.gov/calbar/pdfs/publications/Becoming-18.pdf
Legal pointers for new adults from the State Bar of California.
Young Workers’ Health & Safety
http://www.youngworkers.org
Information for teens on safe work conditions and other job-related
laws.
Youth Rights
http://www.youthrights.org
From a youth-led group dedicated to supporting the rights of young
people, this site offers information on your rights as a teenager and
updates on changing laws that may affect you
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Online Safety
Online Rules of Safety
- I will not give out personal information such as my address,
telephone number, email, picture, parents' work address
/telephone number, credit card number, or the name and
location of my school without my parents' permission.
- I will tell my parents if I come across any information that
makes me feel uncomfortable. I will not open email, files,
links, pictures, or games from people that I don't know or trust.
- I will always use a pretend name that doesn't reveal anything
about me when using the Internet. I will never reveal my
password to anyone in order to avoid having it stolen.
- I will never agree to get together with someone I "meet" online
without first checking with my parents. If my parents agree to
the meeting, I will be sure that it is in a public place and bring
my parent(s) or guardian along.
- I will not believe everything I read on the Internet. I will always
check the source of information and confirm it with a parent,
teacher, or librarian.
- I will practice responsible online behavior:
- I will talk with my parents so that we can set up rules for going
online including when I can go online, how long I can be online
and appropriate areas I can visit online.
- I will not make any online purchases without my parents'
permission.
- I will not post or send inappropriate messages or threats to
anyone online.
- I will not take words, pictures or sounds from someone else's
Web site without their permission.
My Rules for Online Safety are inspired by Child Safety on the
Information Highway http://www.safekids.com/child_safety.htm
and Media Awareness Network http://www.media-awareness.ca.
Evaluating Websites
Here are some guidelines to help you choose the most useful web
site.
- Who -- Who is the author of your website? What are his or
her qualifications? Is information about the author clearly
stated or easy to access? What organization, company,
government, school, or university supports the information?
- What -- What is the purpose of the website? Is its purpose
to inform, persuade, or entertain? Is the information biased?
- When -- When was the web site created and last updated?
Is it current? Are the links to other sites working?
- Where -- Where is this Web page located? Is it a personal
home page? Is it part of an organization, government, or
school?
- Why -- Why would you use this site? Is the information
useful to you? Does it answer your questions or help you
with your homework?
Remember, ask your librarian to help you find the best information
to answer your questions.
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